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Early Childhood Education and Care Melbourne Polytechnic

Cricos: 00724G
Award Attendance Study Duration Start Domestic fees International fees
Certificate III On-Campus Full-time 6 months find out $9600.00 year per $11100.00 year per
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As a domestic/local student, you may be eligible for a Victorian Government subsidy. Check with the institution if you want more information about this.

Course overview

Make a real difference in early childhood education

This course is designed to develop your understanding of issues relevant to the children’s services sector and to enhance your practical skills needed to deliver high quality care and education to young children. You will learn first aid, how to care for babies and toddlers and how to support holistic development of children.

You will learn first aid, how to care for babies and toddlers and how to support holistic development of children.

The Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care allows you to work unsupervised in a room if required and as an assistant to a Diploma qualified educator.


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